Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2022 2005
Release Date 2022-05-24
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 45 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 7 elements  /  7 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-45 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 27 mm 81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 83 mm
Length 44 mm 107 mm
Weight 130 gr 670 gr
Other
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-53 EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A